by Stephanie Woshner D101 Describe the effects of lysergic acid diethylaminde lsd mescaline psilocybin and tetrahydrocannavinol thc LSD Potent hallucinogen that creates distortions of the body and crawling geometric patterns ID: 462648
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Mind-Altering Drugs
by: Stephanie
WoshnerSlide2
D.10.1 Describe the effects of lysergic acid
diethylaminde
(lsd), mescaline, psilocybin and tetrahydrocannavinol (thc).
LSD
Potent hallucinogen that creates distortions of the body and crawling geometric patterns
Causes impaired judgment, hypertension, dilated pupils, and changes to body temperature and heart rate
Can cause unpredictable mood swings from euphoria (a ‘good trip’) to depression and panic (a ‘bad trip’)
Mescaline
About 1000-3000 times less potent than LSD; causes subjective hallucinations dependent on the individual
Effects include anxiety, static tremors, and psychic disturbances and vivid visual hallucinations
THC
Produces subjective hallucinations similar to mescaline but milder
Some people experience a pleasant mood, others become apprehensive
Compulsive movement and inappropriate laughter may occur; also vertigo and dizziness
Numbness, muscle weakness and drowsiness are also commonSlide3
D.10.2 Discuss the structural similarities and differences between
lsd
, mescaline and psilocybin.LSD
Benzene ring
Alkene
(2)
Secondary amine
Tertiary amine
Tertiary amide
Mescaline
Benzene ring
Primary amine
Ether (3)
Psilocybin
Benzene ring
Secandary
amine
Tertiary amine ion
Phosphate Slide4
D.10.3 Discuss the arguments for and against the legalization of cannabis.
Used for many religious ‘ceremonies’
Most commonly used illegal drug
Argued that it can cause irresponsibility
Argued to cause use of more addictive drugs
Used worldwide for medical purposes
Late stages of cancer
AIDS